Master of Science in International Relations
University of Potsdam
Duration
2 years
Intake
Summer, Winter.
Degree
Master’s
Program Overview
The program provides you with in-depth academic and professional knowledge, including theories and methods in international relations, academic skills, and empirical expertise in the field of global politics. Through the cooperation of the three universities, you will benefit from a comprehensive range of courses that encompass a broad spectrum of theoretical approaches, subject areas, and extensive regional expertise.
As part of your Master's program in International Relations, you will choose one of two possible concentrations: Global Challenges or EU Studies. The program covers international organizations and institutions, international economic relations, comparative foreign policy and regional analysis, EU studies, and peace and security policy. Half of the core courses are offered in German and half in English. A professional internship is a mandatory part of the program. A period of study abroad is also strongly recommended.
Key Information
University
University of Potsdam
Campus
Griebnitzsee, Germany
Total Credits
120 ECTS
Study Mode
Full-time
Loan Availability
No
Program Details
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Course Structure
Core area 40 LP
Profile "Global Challenges"
Compulsory modules: 20 LP
International institutions and transnational politics
International economic relations and political economy
Elective modules
Two of the following three elective modules must be selected and completed:
Transformations, Regions, and Comparative Foreign Policy
International conflicts, security, and peace
EU studies
Profile "EU Studies" 40 LP
Compulsory modules: 30 LP
International institutions and transnational politics
International economic relations and political economy
EU studies
Elective modules
One of the following two elective modules must be selected and completed:
Transformations, Regions, and Comparative Foreign Policy
International conflicts, security, and peace
Construction area
Compulsory module: Advanced International Relations
One of the following two elective modules must be selected and completed:
Elective module: Methods of International Relations I
Compulsory elective module: Methods in International Relations II
One of the following three elective modules must be selected and completed:
Research Module International Relations I
Research Module International Relations II
Research Module International Relations III
Research Module International Relations IV 5 LP
Interdisciplinary area
20 LP
Compulsory module professional practice
Additional credits must be completed in one or two modules from other Master's programs at the three participating universities or in a foreign language.
Master's thesis 22 LP
Entry Requirement
Academic
Language
IELTS - 6.5
TOEFL - 88
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